City

Eaton, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Delaware County  ·  Indiana

👥2,378Population
💰$62,064Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂45.0Median Age
🏠$102,500Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓30.0%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.9% Female 46.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.1%Hispanic: 3.9%Other: 3.1%Race
White93.1%
Hispanic3.9%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
13%
25–44
19%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty8.8% ▼ 12% below avg
College Grads30.0% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma24 (1.6%)
HS Graduate576 (37.2%)
Some College189 (12.2%)
Associates295 (19.1%)
Bachelors234 (15.1%)
Graduate Degree230 (14.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 37.2%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 19.1%Bachelors: 15.1%Graduate: 14.9%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad37.2%
Some College12.2%
Associates19.1%
Bachelors15.1%
Graduate14.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.3%Renter: 18.7%Tenure
Owner81.3%
Renter18.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,064 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$102,500 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$686/mo
Total Housing Units1,160
Vacant Units95

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
24%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
59%
About Eaton, IN

Eaton is a city in Indiana, located in Delaware County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,378 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45 years.

Economically, Eaton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,064 is below the national average. Approximately 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Eaton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $102,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $686 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Eaton is moderately educated. 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.06%).

Eaton, IN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Eaton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47338 2,378 $62,064 $102,500 $686 3.1% 30.0% 81.3%